The High School Parents Playbook for College Athletic Scholarships

Coach Marc Nolan previews the relaunched Sports Parents University four-year roadmap, updated for NIL, the transfer portal, and current college recruiting realities. He outlines clear, year-by-year actions for freshmen through seniors — academics, athletic development, communication, branding, campus visits, and NIL readiness — and announces upcoming live Bleacher Hours and the NIL North Star comm...

Coach Marc Nolan breaks down the new ChatStar rating system and exposes recruiting myths, explaining the five pillars that truly matter: athletic performance, academics, communication/character, social media/brand, and competitive readiness. He discusses why camp invites can be sales pitches, how to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse, and offers practical steps for parents and athletes to earn g...

In "Eggs, Espresso, and Exposure," Coach MarkcNolan examines how youth sports quietly grew into a $40 billion industry — from rising gear and showcase fees to NCAA changes like the transfer portal and NIL that turned recruiting into a pay-to-play marketplace. He calls out quick-fix "D1" promises, highlights the real cost to families, and urges parents to consider true ROI — character, health, and...

Our videos are designed 100 percent for the Parents of the High School student-athlete who is struggling in trying to understand the NEW NCAA Landscape around the Transfer Portal, the NIL issues, aslong with the HUGE increase in the International Student- Athletes who many come here as "professional" 20 something year olds and competing against 17-18 year old US athletes for US college athletic sc...

Coach Marc Nolan cuts through the NIL hype to give high school parents and athletes a clear playbook for navigating recruiting and NIL in today’s changed landscape. Using a "Pokémon Go" analogy, he explains why chasing every offer or camp is dangerous and why strategy matters more than chasing likes. Learn the three fundamentals—communication, credibility, and consistency—how to spot fake camps an...

Coach Marc Nolan breaks down the recruiting illusion using Venn diagrams—parent hopes, Uncle Ed nostalgia, coach opinions, ranking camps—and the reality where fit, grades, timing, and communication determine scholarship opportunities. He urges families to focus on data-driven strategy over star-chasing, improve communication, and offers a free go/no-go framework to help athletes find the right lev...

Coach Marc Nolan breaks down the NIL belief gap between anxious parents and hesitant high school athletes, sharing survey results and real-world stories that show why many youths are missing local NIL opportunities. He outlines a simple three-step approach—Trust, Teach, Test—plus practical homework to help athletes build authentic, college-ready social profiles while parents step back and provide...

Coach Marc Nolan explores the recruiting world in Episode 3 — a lively comparison between working at an ice cream shop and earning through NIL deals. He breaks down the practical lessons, financial realities (including taxes), and long-term benefits of building a personal brand versus a traditional summer job. Whether you’re a parent or an athlete, this episode argues that NIL teaches modern skill...

Coach Marc Nolan breaks down how the rise of foreign-born athletes, transfer rules, and NIL changes are shrinking college roster opportunities for U.S. high school players. He explains visa and recruiting trends, roster caps, and why many families are being outfunded and outrecruited. Practical advice for High School parents and athletes: reassess your financial plan, focus on getting bigger/faste...

Coach Marc Nolan exposes the real, often-overlooked costs of youth and high school sports — from cleats and camps to travel, supplements, and recruiting fees — and explains why NIL (name, image, likeness) opportunities matter for young athletes IN HIGH SCHOOL and their families. He offers practical advice for parents to budget, hold athletes accountable, explore NIL as earned income, and prepare w...

Coach Mark Nolan breaks down the Athlete Intelligence Report, teaching parents and high school athletes how to separate recruiting facts from hype, evaluate roster fit with his "eye chart" method, and focus on habits that build real college opportunities. He explains the limitations of star rankings and recruiting services, the impact of the transfer portal, and offers a free two-minute checklist...

Coach Mark Nolan dives into the problem of ego-driven coaching in high school sports, contrasting three coach types — politician, survival, and servant — and honoring the legacy of his mentor, Coach Jim Horner. He shares real stories of favoritism, booster politics, and the rise of private coaching, and urges parents and coaches to demand development, restore trust, and prioritize kids over power...

In this episode we talk with Balint  about his rise from youth soccer and local Hornets football to becoming a D1 scholarship kicker at Georgia State. He shares the moment he knew kicking was his path, the Gatlinburg breakthrough, and how national camps shaped his recruiting. Balint outlines the daily work—stretching, plyometrics, weight training, hydration—and the importance of competing at camps...

Coach Mark Nolan interviews Johnny Genty, a top high school punter from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School who recently accepted a full scholarship to Georgia Tech. Johnny shares his journey from soccer and basketball to becoming an All-American punter, the importance of private coaching, camp strategies, building relationships with college coaches, and managing the recruiting stress alongside f...

Coach Mark Nolan interviews Jake Snyder, a Class of 2026 specialist from Denmark High School, who earned a full-ride scholarship (plus NIL) to the University of Memphis. They discuss Jake’s transition from soccer to kicking, the role of camps and private coaching, building relationships with college coaches, the importance of weight training, nutrition, and the mental game, and practical advice fo...

Join Coach Mark Nolan as he explores the evolving landscape of college athletics in this eye-opening episode of Don't Outkick Your Coverage. For over 30 years, Coach Nolan has guided high school athletes and their parents through the transition to college sports, discussing the infamous "cleat chasers" who target young athletes. This episode highlights the challenges posed by NIL deals, roster cha...

Today, we go over those 29,000 International Foreign Born Student Athletes and the growing numbers cutting in line and the taking the High School Athletes Scholarships from the US High School Athletes.

Hello everyone! Today in this two part Summer Mini Series we talk about the Camps and the Amusement ride type of BT Barnum Barkers (recruiting services and college coaches) telling  parents and kids to "come into the BIG TENT" to see that show and all they walk away with is the smell from the Elephants and Horse crap after the show is over! 

What separates a game-winner from a game-melter? In this episode of Don't Outkick Your Coverage, Coach Marc Nolan is joined by Mental Performance Coach Suzi Freeman – a specialist who works with kickers, punters, and long snappers to build the mental muscles needed when the stadium lights feel their hottest. We dive deep into: How to prepare for pressure-packed moments Why visualization, breathing...

Hello everyone!  Well, here we are the House V NCAA "Play" has just "opened". With the REAL players on this stage (the Collectives, Lawyers and yes Judge Wilken) celebrate MOST of the high school athlete just like Hamlet will be left behind. I hope you enjoy it 

While the Pressures of flying/driving from one camp to another are becoming more and more common, we discuss in this podcast the problems when the PRESSURE in your child's mental side are like the Tire pressure light in your car! Under-inflated leads to underperforming. Over-inflated leads to more STRESS! Be more like Goldilocks and find the right fit- over listening to the Wizard of (Recruiting)...

Hey Everyone. As I watched our NEW Pope get selected, and the Black and White Smoke, this has reminded me (as a CATHOLIC-and yes Coach) how this "process" and the College Sports "Conclave" Selection has some similarities around Recruiting Services. Listen as I do my best in a humor/sarcastic way to discuss these services.

Hey Everyone!  On the eve of the Judge Wilken and House v NCAA decision, I think its about time we just change the National Cartel AA and for the first time Introducing the ICBPAA! Yep. The International Collectives/Boosters Paying Athletes Association.. 

Hello Everyone! Today we look at the Look at the ongoing issues with the National CARTEL AA and the impending (and yes IMPLODING) House V NCAA decision, ands the landscape of the new bags of $$$ from the Collectives (Mafia) and their effects on the high school athlete! You won't want to miss this one! 

Hey Everyone!  As we continue to embark on the various journey's everyone from their beginnings to their Next level in sports, please listen to our great conversation with All Pro Kicker Eddie Murray!